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## .**In-house Deputy Editor****Location: London****About our Team**The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology will be the latest addition to The Lancet’s family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. The team will handle high quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all aspects of surgery & anaesthesiology. They will build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer, exciting, interesting and thought-provoking content.**About the Role**As an in-house Deputy Editor, you will assist the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of our online-only hybrid journal. You will take ownership of submissions and peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build international relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice-changing results and policy from the field.At the Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to the role.**Responsibilities*** Assist the Editor with decisions on which new submissions should be considered for publication and help the Editor develop editorial strategy.* Assist the Editor with timely production of 12 journal issues.* Commission comment, review, and news content as necessary.* Editorial writing.* Organise peer review of research articles and reviews.* Developing and maintaining relationships with our global surgery & anaesthesiology communities to attract high-quality research for the journal.* Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, to identify suitable topics and authors, and to keep up to date with current developments in medical research.**Requirements*** An MD or PhD with postdoctoral experience in a relevant subject, or, a postgraduate higher degree in a relevant discipline plus substantial editorial experience at a senior level on a peer reviewed STM journal* Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences and broader social issues pertaining to surgery & anaesthesiology.* Ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, a range of internal teams, and members of the media* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines* Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner* Substantial experience of working with editorial, production, marketing, communications, web, and other related teams necessary in seeing content from submission through to publication and beyond* Proficiency with IT systems including MS Office**Work in a way that works for you**We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days* Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits* Wellbeing programs* Life assurance* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme* Long service awards* Save As You Earn share option scheme* Travel Season ticket loan* Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children* RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you* Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer* Access to extensive learning and development resources* Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work*This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).*A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. 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